Reception at Brnik Airport (SLO) and transfer through the capital to Kočevje, a town in the middle of the forest.

A welcome including a spread of home-made food and game in the tourist centre. Presentation of the town, area and the local history. Sorting out the tourist formalities. Transport to Marina Ranch in Koce and settling in the accommodation.

Short presentation of the programme, advice about the equipment with an opportunity to buy or rent the things you may have forgotten. Dinner of local food and drink, informal socialising. Rest for the night.

In the event of early arrival, we can organise a guided sightseeing tour of Kčcevje or a guided visit to the museum and lunch.

After breakfast, transport to the eco-village Mokri potok and forest reserve Mizuk which is a typical natural habitat of the bear. During the hike through the forest you will learn to recognise traces of a bear (and other animals), see a typical bear's den (safely, guided by the park ranger), learn about its habits and pick 'bear garlic' and other typical bear food.

We will have a snack consisting of food from the backpack and goodies that we picked in nature. We will walk along the ancient stream to the picturesque karstic sinkhole Mokri potok where we will learn about the karstic ecosystem.

Transport to the accommodation, lunch and rest. Late afternoon bear watching from a safe observatory, guided by an experienced park ranger. Return to the accommodation, late dinner and rest for the night.

After breakfast, transport to the starting point and hiking to Loška stena in the forest reserve Firstov rep with a magnificent view of the Kolpa valley and Croatian Gorski Kotar. As we walk, a forest ranger will explain about the chamois's habits and its natural environment. Short break and snack.  Optional chamois-tracking and observing can be arranged with the forest ranger.

Return to the starting point, transport to the tourist farm and a lunch of local cuisine. Walk to the Jezero forest reserve along the white-tailed eagle learning path and hear about the life of this exceptional bird of prey in its natural habitat. The learning path is equipped with bird observatories and didactic props.

At the lake you can spend some time fishing, rowing the boats and swimming.

Transport to the accommodation, dinner and early rest for the night. If the weather allows, we can organise a sleep outside in the forest nearby the accommodation, only for the brave.

Early rise to catch local wildlife from the nearby observatories, guided by an experienced Park Ranger.

Return to the accommodation. After breakfast, transport to the starting point, Inlauf village and a hike through the Krempa forest reserve.

Picturesque Krempa saddle offers a view of the Kolpa river valley and is often covered with rare species of protected daffodils in May. You will learn about the natural diversity of the reserve while walking to the Krokar virgin forest.

Presentation of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Krokar virgin forest. Return to the starting point, lunch at the tourist farm with local food. Transport to the forest reserve Kameni most and learn about the characteristics of the karstic world while viewing the triple natural stone bridge, ice cave and other natural sights.

Return to the accommodation. Short break.

Abundant gala dinner with local cuisine and relaxed socialising while sharing new stories. Rest for the night.

Farewell and departure. Breakfast. Departure to Kočevje.

Morning Flight. In the event of an early departure, we will have sorted out all the touristic formalities on the day of arrival (see Day one). Brief walk around the town square to buy souvenirs and home-made crafts. Escort to the airport and farewell to Slovenia.

Late Afternoon flight: In the event of an afternoon flight, there is the option for independent sightseeing around town after breakfast (square, church, museum, lake, etc.) by bicycle or on foot. For an additional charge, we can provide guided tours and short 1-2 hour trips (panoramic flight, viewpoints: Fridrihštajn, Mestni vrh, Ajbel, Ograja by Kolpa River, Bear’s learning path, etc). Early in the afternoon sorting out the formalities and a chance to buy souvenirs and home-made crafts for friends. Escort to the airport and farewell to Slovenia.